Mexico overwhelm Iceland with a crushing 4-0 victory: Highlights and goals
Mexico cruised to a commanding 4-0 victory over Iceland on home soil in an international friendly, using the match as a key warm-up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Mexico hosted Iceland in what was expected to be a tough test ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. However, El Tricolor had no trouble, cruising to a dominant 4-0 victory over the European side.
By fielding only Liga MX players, head coach Javier Aguirre was able to evaluate which local talents deserve a spot on the final roster alongside the Europe-based stars. The Mexican players took full advantage of this opportunity, showcasing their quality.
With goals from Richard Ledezma, Armando Gonzalez, Jesus Gallardo, and Brian Gutierrez—three of them representing Chivas—Mexico defeated Iceland, a national team that offered little resistance to the hosts.
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90' + 4' - The game has ended! (4-0)
With goals from Ledezma, Gonzalez, Gallardo, and Gutierrez, the Mexican national team secures a comfortable 4-0 victory over Iceland.
90' + 2' - AND THE FOURTH ONE IS HERE! (4-0)
Gutierrez wins a contested ball against an Iceland defender, races straight toward the goal, and finishes perfectly past Einarsson to give Mexico their fourth goal.
Martinez finds himself alone near Iceland’s goal and unleashes a powerful shot, but Einarsson reacts brilliantly to block it, keeping out Mexico’s potential fourth goal.
83' - Mexico want to avoid any surprise (3-0)
Mexico are not pressing for a fourth goal, instead circulating the ball safely in their own half. Iceland is applying little pressure, and no clear chances are developing for either side.
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71' - Iceland take control (3-0)
With a 3-0 lead, Mexico are comfortable, allowing Iceland more possession while staying alert—knowing a quick counterattack could produce a fourth goal.
58' - GALLARDO MAKES THE THIRD ONE! (3-0)
Despite not being the tallest player on the Mexican national team, Gallardo finds himself unmarked on a corner kick, meets the cross, and delivers a brilliant header to score El Tricolor’s third goal.
55' - Mexico keep searching for the third goal (2-0)
After several attempts from Ledezma and Gonzalez, Iceland’s defense clears the ball inside their own box. The Mexican players appeal for a handball and a penalty, but the referee lets play continue.
48' - Gonzalez wants his second one (2-0)
Armando Gonzalez collects the ball outside the box and fires a long-range shot, but Einarsson is well-positioned and stops it, denying Mexico a third goal.
46' - The second half is underway! (2-0)
With a 2-0 lead, Mexico look to hold their advantage—and possibly extend it—against an Iceland team still struggling to create a clear chance.
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45' + 3' - And the first half is in the books! (2-0)
With goals from Ledezma and Gonzalez, Mexico controlled the first half against an Iceland side that started strong but couldn’t break through. A thrilling second half is coming up!
36' - Mexico near the third one (2-0)
Marcel Ruiz tried a long shot towards Ari Einarsson's goal, but his attempt is blocked by a defender. Mexico are more dangerous and it seems like the third goal is more close than Iceland's first one.
24' - THE SECOND ONE ARRIVES QUICKLY! (2-0)
Once again, Gallardo attacks down the left and delivers a low cross. Iceland’s defenders fail to clear, leaving the ball wide open for Gonzalez, who calmly slots it into the net for the second goal of the game.
Gallardo drives a low cross toward Gonzalez, who rounds Iceland’s goalkeeper with composure before squaring it across goal. Ledezma arrives unmarked and buries the header to score the first goal of the night!
After a corner kick, Ledezma collects the ball outside Iceland’s box and unleashes a powerful long-range effort, but the opposing goalkeeper reacts well and tips it away for another corner.
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13' - Back-to-back chances for Iceland! (0-0)
In just one minute, Iceland got back-to-back chances against Rangel, but Mexico's goalkeeper has two very good reactions and avoid the goal against El Tricolor.
6' - Mexico's first approach (0-0)
Gutierrez finds himself completely unmarked inside the box and rises for a header, but his attempt drifts wide of Iceland’s goal, missing just past the left post.
0' - Game is underway! (0-0)
Mexico and Iceland kick off the action in Queretaro! Don’t miss a single moment — follow our live minute-by-minute coverage on Bolavip!
Queretaro is ready for the game!
After several off-field issues in Mexico and rumors that the match could be canceled, the game will proceed as planned, with Queretaro hosting a national team fixture for the first time since 2018, when El Tricolor suffered a 1–0 defeat to Chile.
Thank you for always being there, Incondiconales. 🫶🏼
Since this match does not fall within an official FIFA international break, both Mexico and Iceland will field squads largely composed of locally based players.
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